River Rescue Practice
In preparation for their upcoming journey to Palmer Rapids in the Madawaska River, Mr. Bemrose's Grade 11 Outdoor Education classes took to the river to learn some basic rescue and swimming techniques.
Some of the skills the students learned included: defensive and aggressive swimming in moving water, throw bag rescues, and how to swim past a strainer and a diagonal traverse. Each of these skills could potentially be used when the classes head out white-water canoeing in the next couple of weeks. As well, the overriding focus for the days was on risk and crisis management.
Despite the cold water and the sometimes uncooperative weather, the days on the river were fun, challenging and educational.
Learning how to safely navigate the river channel is important as it allows students to see how to find safe routes down a river. Putting all of these skills together helps students gain the confidence to paddle safely down rivers.
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We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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